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Today, UNICEF joined the event on children’s environmental health, organized by the Ministry of Health and Baku Base Medical College No. 2 “We all have a duty to preserve our planet for future generations and build a greener world for a healthy future”, highlighted Dilara Mammadova, College Director, while opening the discussion. During the event, UNICEF Health and Nutrition Specialist Tohfa Jamilova shared global insights on children’s environmental health and outlined initiatives in Azerbaijan, while UNICEF Consultant Samira Hasanli discussed environmental hazards and presented a joint analysis on children's health, prepared jointly with the Ministry of Health. As the event symbolically coincided with International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Dr. Ismail Afandiyev, Chairman of Azerbaijan Toxicology Association, also raised awareness of the risks of lead and other harmful chemicals. #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth #LeadPoisoningPrevention

Young innovators, scientists, engineers and change makers from around the world came to Baku for Green STEAM Azerbaijan Festival. This year festival is very special - organized just few weeks before #COP29, it is promoting STEAM education and helping students build 21st-century skills. We are proud to have nearly 100 boys and girls supported by our joint initiative with Elm və Təhsil Nazirliyi - The Ministry of Science and Education and STEAM Azerbaijan participating and competing in the festival. UNICEF will continue to work closely with the government to further develop Azerbaijan’s efforts in climate education and continue to build the skills of educators and young people to drive forward innovative solutions. #YoungInnovators #GreenFuture

Lead is poisoning around one in three children globally on a massive and previously unrecognized scale. Preventing lead poisoning is a serious issue that requires all of us to work together. Bright Futures Begin Without Lead! Let’s protect our children’s future together! #LeadPoisoningPrevention #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth #FutureWithoutLead

What is climate change? ⛈️🔥🌊☀️🌡️🍃 Asma, youth climate envoy from Azerbaijan, explains the climate events happening around us and shares how we can protect the future of our planet. 🌍 #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateExplainers COP29 Azerbaijan Leyla Hasanova UNICEF Europe & Central Asia Saja Abdullah

“We need to equip healthcare workers to protect future generations from pollution”, said Zumrud, trainer on children's environmental health. In September – October 2024, UNICEF and Public Health and Reforms Center trained over 120 healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, gynecologists, midwives and nurses, on the impact of pollution and climate change on children's health. A participant noted, “The training provided practical insights to help protect our youngest patients.” Ahead of COP29, UNICEF is partnering with health authorities in Azerbaijan to incorporate climate change and environmental health topics into the national curriculum for healthcare professionals. This partnership aims to build the knowledge and skills of healthcare workers in diagnosing and managing diseases related to environmental hazards and promote sustainable healthcare practices. Public Health and Reforms Center

Together with the Nakhchivan Ministry of Education and the Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, UNICEF is conducting a series of child protection and safeguarding training in Nakhchivan. The training will equip school personnel, including school directors, deputy directors and teachers with knowledge about prevention of violence and existing referral mechanisms. The project will cover 20 schools in Nakhchivan city, benefiting nearly 15,000 children. The project will support with identifying cases of violence against children and providing initial psychological support as well as referral to relevant agencies, if needed. #ForEveryChild

"Investments in human development to strengthen climate resilience must begin with investments in children" I was honored to represent UNICEF at the landmark event titled “Empowering Resilient and Sustainable Future: The Role of Human Development in Climate Action” at the Heydar Aliyev Center on 11 October 2024, within the framework of Pre-COP in Baku. See the video from event bit.ly/3BSUbzS Zooming out on our global efforts, UNICEF is not only supporting Azerbaijan and previous COP Presidencies to mainstream climate in their education systems, but we are also assisting governments in every continent to ensure that children most affected by climate impacts have access to climate education, green skills for climate adaptation, and can learn in safe environments that can withstand climate shocks. In Azerbaijan, we work with Elm və Təhsil Nazirliyi - The Ministry of Science and Education to implement several education initiatives, including Green Skills through STEAM. This project enables Azerbaijani children to explore their talents in science and technologies and promote development of eco-technologies to meet needs in their communities and beyond COP29 Azerbaijan Nigar Arpadarai UNICEF Europe & Central Asia Regina De Dominicis Kitty van der Heijden George Laryea-Adjei United Nations in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva

As we approach #COP29, the new collective quantifiable goal on climate finance will be crucial in shaping how we support children and communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. 🌍 The goal must include provisions for education and health, as both are essential for building climate resilience. Governments must also prioritize these areas in their national climate pledges (NDCs) by allocating domestic resources effectively. Together, we can build a sustainable future #ForEveryChild. 💪 COP29-a yaxınlaşmaqda olduğumuz bir vaxtda, iqlim maliyyələşməsi üzrə kollektiv ölçülə bilən hədəfin müəyyənləşməsi müstəsna önəm daşıyır. 🌍 Belə ki, bu, iqlim dəyişikliklərindən qeyri-mütənasibə təsirlənən uşaqlara və icmalara göstərəcəyimiz dəstəyi formalaşdıracaq. Əsas məqsəd təhsil və səhiyyə istiqamətlərinin iqlim maliyyələşməsinə daxil edilməsidir, çünki, bunlar iqlim dayınıqlılığı üçün əhəmiyyətlidir. Eyni zamanda, hökümətlər yerli resursları effektiv yönləndirməklə bu istiqamətləri öz Milli Səviyyədə Müəyyən Olunmuş Töhfələrində (NDC) də prioritet etməlidirlər. Birlikdə #HərBirUşaqÜçün dayanıqlı gələcək qura bilərik.💪 COP29 Azerbaijan UNICEF Europe & Central Asia

Today, UNICEF Representative to the Republic of Azerbaijan Dr. Saja Farooq Abdullah met with the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Mr. Anar Karimov. They had fruitful discussions on UNICEF priorities for 2026-2030 in child protection, social protection, and future cooperation perspectives. Also, the importance of joint efforts on expansion of social services, continuation of reforms in childcare system, and other activities within the 2024-2025 Plan of Action was highlighted.

Happy International Day of the Girl Child! Today, we celebrate the rights and dreams of girls everywhere, amplifying their voices and visions for a brighter future. Let’s take action to protect their rights and support them in achieving their goals, because this will bring us all closer to a better world! #GirlGoals #DayoftheGirl